Syria Sees Surge in Refugee Returns Despite Challenges
Syria, after years of conflict, continues to grapple with significant challenges. Unexploded ordnance and landmines pose a major security threat, with over 900 casualties since December 2024. Meanwhile, millions of Syrians remain displaced, both within the country and abroad.
As of early August, around 2.5 million Syrian refugees still reside in Turkey. However, a significant number have started returning to Syria. Since December 2024, over 1 million refugees have made the journey back, with over half coming from Turkey. This trend is not new; since 2016, over 1.2 million Syrian migrants have returned to Syria from Turkey.
The recent surge in returns can be partly attributed to the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, with over 500,000 Syrian migrants in Turkey returning to Syria. The majority of returnees are settling in Damascus and Aleppo, with some returning to Daraa. However, many face the challenge of rebuilding homes destroyed during the war, as 80% lack adequate housing. The desire to return is strong, with 80% of Syrian refugees surveyed in neighboring countries expressing a wish to go back, and 20% planning to do so within the next year. Notably, the 95,000 Syrians who returned to Daraa since December 8, 2024, are primarily displaced people who had fled the region due to conflict.
The return of Syrian refugees is a complex issue, with many challenges ahead. While the desire to return home is strong, the lack of adequate housing and the ongoing security threat posed by unexploded ordnance and landmines highlight the need for continued support and assistance.
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